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Ahn, S, Crouch, L, Kim, T W and Rameezdeen, R (2020) Comparison of Worker Safety Risks between Onsite and Offsite Construction Methods: A Site Management Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Al-Bayati, A J and Panzer, L (2020) Reducing Damages to Underground Utilities: Importance of Stakeholders’ Behaviors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Ariyachandra, M R M F and Brilakis, I (2020) Detection of Railway Masts in Airborne LiDAR Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Ballesteros-Pérez, P, Sanz-Ablanedo, E, Cerezo-Narváez, A, Lucko, G, Pastor-Fernández, A, Otero-Mateo, M and Contreras-Samper, J P (2020) Forecasting Accuracy of In-Progress Activity Duration and Cost Estimates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Chen, T, Hu, H and Zhu, F (2020) Developing a Hierarchical Road Layout Method for Large-Scale Construction Site. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Dou, Y, Xue, X, Wu, C, Luo, X and Wang, Y (2020) Interorganizational Diffusion of Prefabricated Construction Technology: Two-Stage Evolution Framework. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Fan, C (2020) Defect Risk Assessment Using a Hybrid Machine Learning Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Franz, B, Molenaar, K R and Roberts, B A M (2020) Revisiting Project Delivery System Performance from 1998 to 2018. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Gurmu, A T and Ongkowijoyo, C S (2020) Stochastic-Based Model for Setting Formwork-Productivity Baseline. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Monte Carlo simulation; Labor productivity; Formwork construction; Baselines;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001898
  • Abstract:
    Setting the baseline labor productivity (BP) values for construction activities is essential to compare the productivity performances of projects or contractors. The BP value can also be used to estimate the costs incurred due to the loss of productivity on a certain project. The objective of this research is to develop a Monte Carlo simulation-based baseline labor productivity model (MCBPM) that can be used to determine the BP value for formwork operations. After proposing a framework for the MCBPM, empirical data regarding the labor productivity of timber formwork for several building structures were collected from 40 contractors in Ethiopia. Thereafter, a Monte Carlo simulation was carried out to simulate the formwork labor productivity, and BP values were set. Following the simulation, the BP values for column, beam, slab, and wall formworks, at 95% probability, were found to be 0.94, 0.80, 0.93, and 1.0  m2/h, respectively. Compared to the previous BP models, the MCBPM provides more reliable estimation accuracy and efficiency to set the BP value based on the confidence level. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by proposing a stochastic labor productivity model that can be used as a practical tool in construction projects to forecast the BP values at certain confidence levels.

Jazayeri, E and Dadi, G B (2020) Hazard Recognition and Risk Perception Skills among Union Electricians. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Kar, S and Jha, K N (2020) Examining the Effect of Material Management Issues on the Schedule and Cost Performance of Construction Projects Based on a Structural Equation Model: Survey of Indian Experiences. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Kim, T, Lee, D, Cha, M, Lim, H, Lee, M, Cho, H and Kang, K (2020) Simulation-Based Lift Planning Model for the Lift Transfer Operation System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Love, P E D, Matthews, J and Fang, W (2020) Rework in Construction: A Focus on Error and Violation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Ma, H, Zhang, H and Chang, P (2020) 4D-Based Workspace Conflict Detection in Prefabricated Building Constructions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Moon, H, Kim, K, Lee, H, Park, M, Williams, T P, Son, B and Chun, J (2020) Cost Performance Comparison of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build for Building and Civil Projects Using Mediation Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Neve, H H, Wandahl, S, Lindhard, S, Teizer, J and Lerche, J (2020) Determining the Relationship between Direct Work and Construction Labor Productivity in North America: Four Decades of Insights. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Ogunrinde, O, Amirkhanian, A, Corley, M and Nnaji, C (2020) Effect of Nighttime Construction on Quality of Asphalt Paving. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Simmons, D R, McCall, C and Clegorne, N A (2020) Leadership Competencies for Construction Professionals as Identified by Construction Industry Executives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Townsend, R and Gershon, M (2020) Attaining Successful Construction Project Execution Through Personnel and Communication. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Xue, J, Shen, G Q, Yang, R J, Zafar, I and Ekanayake, E M A C (2020) Dynamic Network Analysis of Stakeholder Conflicts in Megaprojects: Sixteen-Year Case of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Yap, J B H, Rou Chong, J, Skitmore, M and Lee, W P (2020) Rework Causation that Undermines Safety Performance during Production in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).

Zhang, Y, Lei, Z, Han, S, Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2020) Process-Oriented Framework to Improve Modular and Offsite Construction Manufacturing Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(09).